The number of base substitution possible in amino acid codons is: - Vidyadip

MCQ

The number of base substitution possible in amino acid codons is:

A
261
B
264
C
535
D
549

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Answer

549

Explanation:

There are 61 codons for amino acids. Each codon has 3 bases, each of which can undergo transition and transversion substitution, 61 × 32 = 549.

So, the correct answer is 549.

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